About this episode

Dr. Rosy Boa shares vital lessons from her 14-year pole dancing journey, focusing on exercise science, space suitability, and the impact of diet culture.

In this episode of Science of Slink, Dr. Rosy Boa shares vital lessons she wishes she had learned earlier in her 14-year pole dancing journey. Covering exercise science fundamentals, recognizing when a space isn’t right for you, and the perils of diet culture and disordered eating, Dr. Boa offers practical advice and reflections aimed at helping fellow pole dancers avoid common pitfalls. Additionally, she emphasizes the importance of a healthy relationship with food and the benefits of understanding exercise science principles. Dr. Boa encourages listeners to contribute their own lessons and insights while promoting her online pole studio for further learning and community support. Are you a pole nerd interested in trying out online pole classes with Slink Through Strength? We’d love to have you! Use the code “podcast” for 10% off the Intro Pack and try out all of our unique online pole classes: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/catalog/25a67bd1/?productId=1828315&clearCart=true Citation for perfectionism & orthorexia: Oberle CD, Samaghabadi RO, Hughes EM. Orthorexia nervosa: Assessment and correlates with gender, BMI, and personality. Appetite. 2017 Jan 1;108:303-310…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Rosy Boa

Topics covered

• pole dancing
• exercise science
• diet culture
• disordered eating
• beginner advice

Keywords

• pole dancing
• exercise science
• diet culture
• disordered eating
• beginner tips
• healthy relationship with food

Sponsors

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Organizations: Slink Through Strength

Books & works: Science of Slink

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